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Installing autopilot and below are stering hose bends. I feel they look ok but wanted to pass by others in case I am wrong.

I am looking at adding a Raymarine Autopilot to my 282 Sailfish. The logical and easiest place to locate the steering pump and ACU would be in the hatch in the mid berth right below the helm. It would be dry and has good amount of room. I would probably put the ACU in this location too. Also...

These are approaching 15 years old (2006 282 Sailfish) and I feel like it is time to replace them but only one I can easily find is a 50 AMP one from Blue Sea. Have searched and cannot find a 10 AMP or 4 AMP. Thoughts from guys on when to replace these. I could just take them out and clean...

Someone said there may exist a Grady junkyard somewhere in FL or down south where you can go get used parts. Anyone know of such a place? Google did not yield me any meaningful results.

I have a 2006 with the holding tank that has a Jabsco 18590 mounted on the top of it. It is jammed up and not sure if it has ever had a service kit done. I was going to jump right in and disconnect it an unscrew it from the tank and then in my old age said wait a minute let me clarify a few...

I have 4 wires that were not hooked up before (or I would have labeled them) that I am trying to determine what they go to? I see in the manual that the White/Red Stripe ones are for a VHF power lead but there are 2 of them (Maybe GW expected 2 VHFs?) Also they describe it in the manual as...

As many of you had read the hardtop was rotten. Here are some photos that show you just how bad. All I can say is if you have a balsa cored hardtop stay on top of the penetrations and the sealing of them. Don't let your top be this one.

So I have started the process of replacing the hardtop with the new one that Grady sent me. First step was getting the old one off and that was a pain. But it makes a great template. The boat looks pretty bare without the top on. Putting up the shelter was a great idea for storage. Make...

I have read it is almond for the color and GE Silicone Caulk II. Many say kitchen/bath version and it is fine but I would think UV rays and temperature changes would be an issue. I had always been told to use the window/door version outside. But I do see the benefits of having it with mold...

First the back story I wanted to install my sirius radio antenna on the hardtop and not on the deck as the factory does. It seemed to be a bad place to do it and subject to more abuse. So the next step was how do I get the wire to the hard top and this took a while to figure out. No one else...

I just added Sirius to the factory Kenwood system. I got the parts right from Crutchfield for under $200. I did not go the 2 black box route. Instead I got a vehicle kit and the Kenwood converter box. The benefit here is I can use the same radio from my truck in the boat with only one...

I just bought a used '06 Sailfish 282 and have a new Venture Aluminum Bunk trailer for it. We refit the boat to the trailer yesterday and now it fits perfectly with a few minor adjustments. The guys at Bass River Marina and their lift were a huge help. Everything went fine until I went to tie...

So did the survey on a 2006 Sailfish 282 today. Everything was pretty much in order and easily can be dealt with. One big show stopping issue right now is the hard top is shot. De-laminated and very wet. Any suggestions? What is the hard top cored with, I think balsa? Any idea on the...

Does anyone have or could get the bow eye to drain plug length on 2006 Sailfish 282? I am guessing it is around 27' or just under. Thank you.

As they will no doubt tell me on another forum I frequent now "I drank the kool aid." Made an offer and it was accepted on a '06 Sailfish 282 with twin Yamaha F225s. Next up is the survey and sea trial hopefully this week. I will take all the advice out there on what to look for. I hope some...

I spoke to the dealer and they said no issue with a Grady being stored on a roller trailer. I remember some posts I have read about bunk trailers being better then rollers for storage. Spreads the load over more area. Of course he has a load rite roller he wants to sell me. The model is a...

This is a repost of my question over @ Hull Truth. It was recommended that I post it here too. I know I am probably opening a big can of worms and especially being newer to the forum. But I would like some comments and advice on buying a newer used Sailfish 282 say year 2005 or newer. Have my...

This is a repost of my question over @ Hull Truth. It was recommended that I post it here too. I know I am probably opening a big can of worms and especially being newer to the forum. But I would like some comments and advice on buying a newer used Sailfish 282 say year 2005 or newer. Have my...